Fêtes de Saint-Pierre-du-Mont

The Fêtes de Saint-Pierre-du-Mont: the festival at the gates of the prefecture

Saint-Pierre-du-Mont, a town of over 10,000 inhabitants bordering Mont-de-Marsan, organizes its local festivals every June, a festive event eagerly awaited by residents and neighboring towns. For four days, from Thursday to Sunday, the town center transforms into a festive venue with a rich and varied program, true to Landes traditions.

Landes races and bullfighting tradition

The Landes races are at the heart of the Fêtes de Saint-Pierre-du-Mont program. In the town's arenas, the 'écarteurs' (bull dodgers) and 'sauteurs' (jumpers) compete in skill and bravery against Landes cows, in a spectacle accompanied by local 'bandas'. These formal races, overseen by the French Federation of Landes Racing, attract passionate spectators from all over the Landes region.

Original sports activities

The Fêtes de Saint-Pierre-du-Mont stand out for their original sports activities. The scooter race is a fun and spectacular event that brings together young and old in the town's forum. The cycling race through the town's streets attracts local riders in an urban circuit enlivened by the crowds lining the course. Petanque tournaments and traditional games complete the sports program.

Meals, bandas, and festive evenings

The festival meals, organized by local associations, punctuate the four days of festivities. From barbecues to grills and traditional moules-frites (mussels and fries), these outdoor gatherings are moments of sharing and conviviality. The bandas parade through the streets, leading the revelers in a joyful musical atmosphere. The evenings are filled with popular dances, concerts, and music stages until the early morning.

A complete family program

The Fêtes de Saint-Pierre-du-Mont place great importance on family activities. Children's games, inflatable structures, creative workshops, and street performances are offered throughout the weekend. The bingo organized by the tennis club on Thursday evening kicks off the festivities in good spirits, with many prizes to be won.

An event driven by associative life

The dynamism of the associative life in Saint-Pierre-du-Mont is the driving force behind these festivals. The festival committee, sports clubs, cultural associations, and volunteers mobilize to offer a high-quality festive program. This collective energy makes the Fêtes de Saint-Pierre-du-Mont a highlight of community life, just before the Fêtes de la Madeleine in Mont-de-Marsan.